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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,499.78, 35,225.10 and 14,615.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,499.78, 35,225.10 and 14,615.16 is: 21,907.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,499.78 : 35,225.10 = 14,615.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,499.78/35,225.10 = 14,615.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,499.78x = 35,225.10 × 14,615.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,499.78x = 514,820,472.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,820,472.52/23,499.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,907.46

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